Fir Essential Oil, White (Silver)

Fir Needle Essential Oil, White (Silver), Austria.   Described in the Aromatherapy Practitioner's Manual as sweet and balsamic, it is said to be useful in the treatment of respiratory conditions. Listed are: Acute and chronic bronchitis, chills, coughs, sinusitis, tuberculosis. Traditional and Esoteric uses and actions are deodorant, disinfectant, expectorant, rubefacient, and stimulant.

White Fir Essential Oil has a fresh, crisp scent and is high in d-limonene, a powerful antioxidant. Supportive of the immune system, it is an aid in maintaining normal cellular regeneration.* When used in massage, it helps relieve aches associated with exercised muscles. *

Body Systems Affected: Emotional Balance, Muscles and Bones, Respiratory System

Uses: White Fir essential oil may help with anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, coughs, flu, infections, respiratory weakness, rheumatism, nervous tension and wounds. Fir needle essential oil is beneficial for acute chronic bronchitis, chills, sinusitis, arthritis, muscular aches and pain, and fever. Fir needle essential oil is grounding, immune stimulating, antiseptic, anti-catarrhal, and anti-arthritic. Fir needle essential oil benefits the nervous system, for debility, asthenia tension, stress, and a sedative, yet is elevating to the mind.

Interesting Facts: Silver Fir is the species first used as a Christmas tree but has been largely replaced by other firs.

Historical Uses: Highly regarded for its fragrant scent, the fir tree has been prized throughout the ages for its medicinal virtues to help with respiratory complaints, fever, muscular and rheumatic pain.

Properties: Analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, expectorant, sedative to the muscles, joints and nerves.

Aromatherapy Effects: White Fir essential oil creates a feeling of grounding, anchoring and empowerment. It can stimulate the mind while allowing the body to relax.

How to use: Diffuse. Apply to reflexology points and directly on area of concern. For topical applications, dilute 1:1 with a pure carrier oil.

Safety: Can irritate sensitive skin

Suggested Blending Oils: German Chamomile, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, myrtle, Pine, sandalwood and Rosewood.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.